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"I am TONDELAYO"

5.8
19421h 28m

In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.

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Cast

Photo of Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr

Tondelayo

Photo of Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Mr. Harry Witzel

Photo of Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

The Doctor

Photo of Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Mr. Langford

Photo of Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

Skipper of the Congo Queen

Photo of Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

The Reverend Dr. Roberts

Photo of Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Wilbur Ashley

Photo of Clyde Cook

Clyde Cook

Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen

Photo of Richard Ainley

Richard Ainley

Mr. Worthing

Photo of Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)

Photo of Delos Jewkes

Delos Jewkes

Native Singer (uncredited)

Photo of Martin Wilkins

Martin Wilkins

Native Prisoner (uncredited)

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